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Indian companies are testing a fuel cell bus that emits only water LedeTree A bus that runs on a hydrogen fuel cell and emits only water is being tested in India, several news organizations in the country reported this past week. The bus was made in a joint project by …

GM will begin production of Cruise AV autonomous cars at its Orion Township plant in Michigan next year, the company announced this past week. LedeTree GM has been testing the vehicle, which will be called the Cruise AV, for more than a year. The company said it will put more …

Notes from the Age of Disruption LedeTree A compilation of stories from around the web about companies and people disrupting markets and the way we live Lyft Is testing a Netflix-style monthly subscription. The Verge Uber Is in talks with Toyota on selling its self-driving tech to other companies. Reuters Uber Plans …

Lyft is testing monthly subscription plans for high-frequency users, a sign that the company is shifting toward a Netflix or Spotify model for transportation. Andrew J. Hawkins | The Verge The terms of the subscription models seem to vary, but appear targeted at users who spend up to $450 on …

Chasing Genius Contest Will Award $25,000 to Idea That Gets the Most Votes David Royse | LedeTree You see a Facebook post that tugs at your heart a little and, as you read about some problem, you want to donate to a cause that is working on that problem. You …

The company that brought you iHeart Radio, allowing you to listen to radio stations around the country on your computer or phone, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy LedeTree IHeartMedia filed for Chapter 11 on Thursday. While best known for the iHeart Radio app, which allows users to stream music …

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